Saturday, July 23, 2011

Tips to save money on your water bill

Install Low-Flow Toilets and Fixtures: This one won't win over the folks (like me) who prefer high water-pressure in the shower, but a low-flow toilet, showerhead, or garden hose can save water and money on your monthly bills. Low-flow appliances got a bad reputation when they were first introduced because many users found they used more water trying to flush toilets or get good clean showers, but their quality has improved dramatically over the year

Check for Leaks: One of the best ways to make sure you're not wasting water is to make sure your plumbing isn't wasting it even when all the faucets are closed. Check under your sinks and behind your toilets for water damage and leaks. Even small leaks can add up to a lot of money over the course of a year.
Hack Your Toilet: If you're up for a weekend project, you can buy a retrofit kit to turn your standard toilet into a water – and money – saving dual-flush model. If you're not interested in that much work, use the old water displacement trick to turn any toilet into a low-flow one: fill up a half-gallon jug with water, cap it, and put it in the toilet tank.
Take Navy Showers: Jump in, get wet, turn off the water. Soap up and clean yourself off, then turn the shower back on to rinse. It's a simple way to use very little water and still get clean – but if your morning shower is a refreshing, relaxing start to your morning, you'll hate this approach.

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  1. If you're not interested in that much work, use the old water displacement trick to turn any toilet into a low-flow one: fill up a half-gallon jug with water, cap it, and put it in the toilet tank.


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